Good foods for constipation

Foods causing constipation

1. Red Meat like Pork and Beef
2. Sugar Products such as Cakes, cookies, pies, crackers and pastries and all sorts of sugary products are low in fiber yet high in fat and sugar.
3. Dairy Products such as milk, cheese, butter and ice cream
4. Processed Foods such as pizza, pasta, frozen dinners, corn chips and instant mashed potatoes.
5. Caffeine rich foods such as coffee, chocolate and black tea

List of foods to treat Constipation

Fruits for Constipation
• Apricots
• Figs
• Papaya
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Prunes

Vegetables for Constipation

Beans: Canella, garbanzo, kidney, navy and pinto.
Greens: Chard, kale and spinach.
Vegetables: Artichoke hearts, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, green beans

Whole Grains and Constipation

• High fiber breakfast cereals (look for at least 8 grams of fiber per serving).
• Whole grain breads
• Brown rice
• Barley
• Millet
• Flaxseed

Sources:
1. http://ibs.about.com/od/constipation/a/eatforconstipation.htm

2. http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/food-and-drink/news-5-foods-can-cause-constipation